20 Jul Top 10 Ice Cream in St. Louis: Where to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month

Did you know the waffle cone was invented in St. Louis during the 1904 World’s Fair? More than a century later, the city remains a national treasure for ice cream aficionados—making it the perfect place to celebrate National Ice Cream Month every July.

Whether you’re craving classic cones, boozy shakes, dairy-free desserts, or innovative frozen custard, St. Louis has a scoop (or three) for everyone.

Top Ice Cream & Frozen Custard Shops in St. Louis

1. Clementine’s Naughty and Nice Creamery

📍 Multiple locations around St. Louis
Clementine’s offers small-batch, hand-crafted ice creams with “naughty” (alcohol-infused) and “nice” (family-friendly) options. Flavors include gooey butter cake, chocolate cabernet, and honey lavender. Vegan options available.

2. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

📍 Old Route 66 & South Grand
A St. Louis institution since 1930, Ted Drewes is famous for its thick concretes and sundaes. Fan favorites include the Cardinal Sin (tart cherries + hot fudge) and strawberry shortcake.

3. Bold Spoon Creamery

📍 Tower Grove Farmers Market, Enterprise Center, and more
Sourced directly from their farm in Park Hills, Bold Spoon’s fresh ingredients make flavors like brie & spiced honey and lavender-vanilla stand out. It’s ice cream with a garden-to-spoon philosophy.

4. Baileys’ Chocolate Bar

📍 Lafayette Square
This chocolate-lover’s paradise serves rich desserts like ice cream-topped brownies, blondies, and over-the-top sundaes. Try the “Royale,” a warm brownie topped with scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.

5. Fitz’s Root Beer & Soda Factory

📍 Delmar Loop & South County
Fitz’s famous floats use house-brewed soda and come stacked with whipped cream, cookies, brownies, and scoops of premium ice cream. Perfect for families and Instagrammers alike.

6. The Fountain on Locust

📍 Midtown & Central West End
Home of the famous “ice cream martini,” this Art Deco diner serves up adult-friendly drinks and classic floats in a chic, vintage setting.

7. Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream

📍 The Grove
Known for fresh-baked cookie ice cream sandwiches and premium pints, Serendipity offers flavors like Cookie Monster, Strawberry Cheesecake, and vegan-friendly options.

8. Andy’s Frozen Custard

📍 Multiple Missouri locations
Andy’s blends classic Midwest custard with mix-ins like strawberries, chocolate chips, and caramel. Don’t miss their signature “Jackhammer” or rotating seasonal concretes.

9. A Spoonful of Sugar

📍 Benton Park
This neighborhood gem offers bold flavors like banana pudding and peach cobbler. Everything’s made in small batches—and yes, they’ve got vegan and pet-friendly options too.

10. Ices Plain & Fancy

📍 Shaw Neighborhood
Using liquid nitrogen to flash-freeze made-to-order scoops, this shop creates smooth, dense ice cream with seasonal flavors like blueberry Nutella and Thin Mint.

From liquid nitrogen scoops to boozy milkshakes and nostalgic concretes, St. Louis offers a one-of-a-kind ice cream scene perfect for celebrating National Ice Cream Month or satisfying a sweet tooth any time of year. Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, these beloved ice cream spots showcase the creativity, flavor, and community spirit that define the city.

At Hermann London Real Estate Group, we love supporting the neighborhoods we serve and there’s no better way to explore St. Louis than by sampling its best frozen treats. If you’re considering making this vibrant city your home (or just finding your next favorite neighborhood scoop shop), our team is here to help you discover all the delicious corners of the Gateway City.